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The versatile mix/ control surface features nine touch-sensitive, motorised, 100 mm faders - eight channel and one master fader - 11 dedicated (4-band parametric) EQ, Pan, Solo, Mute Select and Aux send rotary encoders, transport controls, a professional, weighted jog shuttle wheel and an array of assignable function / short-cut keys, for flexible control of the widest possible range of dedicated audio software programmes. A "FAT Channel" provides for adjustment and GUI representation of EQ, dynamics and effects parameters.
In addition, the FW-1884 provides full, stand-alone, digital audio mix capabilities, with high quality microphone pre-amps, 24/96 AD / DA conversion throughout and 96 kHz operation on all analogue I/O channels, a full compliment of eight analogue microphone/ line inputs - with phantom power and inserts on each input - 8-channel ADAT and stereo SPDIF digital I/Os. In use, the FW-1884 allows access to up to 18 audio inputs at one time.
Eight analogue outputs enable simultaneous monitoring of stereo and 5.1 multi-channel audio. A 4x4 MIDI interface/ patcher is also featured. Connection to host computer platforms is via either of two high-speed IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface connections. Word Clock I/O ensures accurate synchronisation within the digital signal chain. An assignable footswitch jack facilitates such operations as hands-free "punch-in" recording or MIDI control.
The FW-1884 control surface is laid out in order to intuitively support an extensive range of audio production software. Software support is for Windows 2000™, Windows XP™, Mac OS-9™ and Mac OS-X™ with ASIO, WDM, MME and GSIF drivers, enabling control of major workstation packages such as Protools™, Logic™, Nuendo™/ Cubase™, Digital Performer™, Pyramix™, Soundscape™, Samplitude™, Sequoia™. The FW-1884 also features emulation of the control features of the Mackie Control to enable immediate use of the FW-1884 with software that supports the Mackie Control but does not yet support the FW-1884.
Further system expansion is possible with the FE-8 expansion module, providing eight additional, fully spec'd, channel strips; including motorised faders, dedicated and assignable encoders and keys.
Features
- A highly programmable control surface for digital audio workstation system
- 9 x 100mm touch-sensitive motorised faders
- Mixing parameters / HDR edit / Transport / Record function / Automation control
- Shortcut keys for various popular audio software applications
- Compatible with a wide variety of leading DAW applications
- Mackie Control Emulation
- High-resolution professional multi-channel audio interface (18 in and 10 out)
- 24 bit resolution, 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz sampling frequency
- 8 analogue Mic (XLR) / Line (1/4 jack) balanced inputs with 48V Phantom power (switchable in blocks of 4-chs)
(Input source selector between MIC/LINE and Guitar on channel 8)
- 8 analogue channel inserts
- 8 analogue 1/4 jack balanced line outputs (CH1-2: for Stereo outputs/CH1-8: for Surround monitoring)
- 1 S/PDIF digital Input (selectable between Coaxial and Optical)
- 1 S/PDIF digital output (selectable between Coaxial and Optical)
- 1 ADAT digital I/O (8 in and 8 out)
- 4 MIDI inputs
- 4 MIDI outputs
- A fully independent 4x4 MIDI routing matrix
- Word Clock input and output (phono connectors)
- Headphone output (1/4 stereo connector)
- 2 x IEEE1394 6pin connectors
- LED indicators (Functional status, Control key, Signal level, Control surface mode, MIDI and other I/O status)
- Foot SW Input (1/4 jack connector)
- FE-8 Control fader expansion kit; 8 channel sidecar
Specifications
- ASIO and WDM compatibility for Windows 2000 / XP
- ASIO, Sound Manager and Core Audio compatibility for Mac OS 9 / X
- Digital input
- Format AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (automatically detected)
- 24bit
- Digital output
- Format AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (selectable)
- 24bit
- AD conversion
- resolution 24bit
- SN / Dynamic range
- 104dB Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weight
- 98dB Fs = 96kHz
- DA conversion
- resolution 24bit
- SN / Dynamic range
- 106dB Fs = 44.1kHz, A-weight
- 100dB Fs = 96kHz
- ADAT 8-ch I/O
- Input
- Light-pipe optical x 1
- Format ADAT Optical at ADAT
- AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (automatically detected) at Optical
- 24bit at ADAT/ 24bit at Optical
- Output
- Light-pipe optical x 1
- Format ADAT Optical at ADAT
- AES3-1992/ IEC64958 (selectable) at Optical 24bit at ADAT/ 24bit at Optical
- MIDI I/O Connector 5-pin DIN
- IEEE 1394
- Connector IEEE 1394 x 2
- Data transmission rate 400Mbps
- Dimensions 136mm (H) x 582mm (W) x 481mm (D)
- Weight 10.3 kg
System Requirements
- Mac
- Mac OS 9.1, OS X
- Audio I/F protocol: ASIO. Sound manager, Core Audio
- Midi I/F protocol: OMS, Free MIDI, Core Audio
- IEEE 1394 FireWire port
- PC
- Windows 2000/XP
- Audio I/F protocol: ASIO. WDM (MME), GSIF
- Midi I/F protocol: MME
- IEEE 1394 FireWire port
